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The verdict
Fit
Max fit is roomy through hip and thigh, straight to knee. Black Cobra Stretch runs true to size; the stretch provides gentle give, and the selvedge edges mean slightly stiffer side seams (standard for the construction).
Quality
Selvedge construction with stretch blend (likely cotton-elastane) in black. Mid-tier quality typical of Naked & Famous core; black dyes are more stable than indigo.
Is the price fair?
At $115.80 (marked down), fair value for mid-tier selvedge with stretch. Black color doesn't command a premium; the sale reflects last-season inventory.
Best for
A woman seeking a roomy, durable black denim with stretch that doesn't require indigo knowledge or frequent washing.
Care
Wash separately initially to contain dye, then with similar darks; the stretch blend tolerates warm water and occasional drying.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jeans
Owners treat the line as a first stop for Japanese selvedge: reviewers report solid construction, an unusually wide rotation of fabrics from Japanese mills, and fast, high-contrast fades at prices roughly in the 130 to 230 dollar band. Recurring criticisms are vanity sizing (one reviewer measured a tagged 31 as a true 33), fabric that stretches out considerably between washes, indigo bleed when pairs are new, and occasional loose threads showing up within the first couple of months.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently say the line delivers Japanese selvedge fabric variety and strong fades at a lower price than most raw denim they compare.
- Watch out for
- Vanity sizing plus noticeable stretch between washes make first-purchase fit tricky, and new pairs bleed indigo; some owners also report loose threads early on.
- Sizing
- Sources say tagged sizes run big and the denim stretches with wear, so go by actual measurements rather than the tag; several cuts also come with very long inseams that owners plan to hem.
About Naked & Famous's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Review: Are Naked & Famous's Left Hand Twill Jeans the Best Budget Selvedge? | Stridewise · Naked and Famous Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Naked & Famous Natural Selvedge Skinny Guy - Denim Review | Heddels
